Creating powerful, loving relationships often translates to a richer, fuller life. Tapping into what makes people special can strengthen your existing relationships and make it easier to create new ones.

The truth is, it’s not how many candles are on the cake that makes us feel old. It’s in our approach to life and our passion (or lack thereof) for living that affects whether we feel vibrantly alive or prematurely Medicare-eligible. And so in an effort to fully embrace our savvy single lives in 2008, here are the top five tips for staying young at heart.

If you look at the couples around you, you find that most men are taller than their women. This isn’t just a coincidence, nor it is it as simple as taller is better, although the research does show some preference for taller men. What’s interesting is how women use height in gauging their attraction for men.

Shyness can be emotionally paralyzing, especially when it comes to dating. Learning to combat shyness is as easy as participating in a few exercises that will get you out of your shell and into the game.

A true commitment means resisting temptation, even when it seems to be lurking everywhere. Evidence suggests that the more in tune you are with your partner, the less likely you are to give that hottie a second glance.

We’ve all heard that there seems to be a bump in birth rates about nine months after a disaster. Do people react to danger by having more sex? Find out how recent research is separating fact from fiction on this hot topic.